1. more cowardly; showing greater fear or lack of courage
Usage: comparative form of 'cowy' or 'cow-like'; less common than 'more cowardly'

Examples

• He seemed cowier than his brother when facing the challenge.
• The cowier soldiers retreated from the battlefield.
• She felt cowier about speaking up in the large meeting.
• His cowier nature made him hesitant to try new things.